In this episode we interview the very talented Jerrod Maruyama.

Jerrod Maruyama is a freelance illustrator specializing in cute character designs and concepts. He has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world - including Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Warner Bros, Netflix, Facebook, Target and more. He’s been hired to bring his particular brand of cute to such global properties as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Batman, Stranger Things and more. Jerrod currently resides in Southern California - just down the road from Disneyland.

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We are kicking off our Disney Artist Spotlight series with Dom Corona. Dom is a Disney Artist who has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Disney Parks Blogs, and is currently at Festival of the Arts. He first learned to draw Donald Duck in 2008 which propelled him into life as a Disney Artist. He attended the Disney College Program and continues to create with Mickey Mouse as his main source of inspiration.

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Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression

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In this episode, we do another this or that all about Disney Parks. Paige comes to the realization that she could have been a Disney Princess and Stephen can't remember the word Poutine.

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In this episode we discuss all of the new things happening in and around Disney Parks. Stephen is pretty sure he saw Tron Legacy at least three times in theaters and Paige is on the hunt for a new Disney shirt. Maybe something Avatar?

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The PeopleMover Episode by Podcast: The Ride

Ender's Game Film

Universal Officially Reveals Plans for a New Theme Park — and It's Not in Florida or California

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In this episode we discuss Magic Kingdom & Disneyland. After our last visit, we talk about some of the differences and things we prefer about each park. Stephen doesn't want to be a Disneyland purist and Paige remembers who Walt's brother's name is.

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In this episode we come back from our December hiatus. We discuss everything we're looking forward to in 2023 and what some of our upcoming plans will be for potential Disney trips.

Disney100: The Exhibition in Philadelphia

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In this episode we dive into some things about visiting a Disney park that might make your trip unpleasant. These observations are based on our experiences and how Disney Park etiquette can sometimes be ignored.

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In this episode we talk about our recent experience at the Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience. This is a nighttime woodland trail experience filled with magical creatures and wizarding wonders from the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ films. Explore after dark the sounds, lights, and special effects that bring the magic of the Wizarding World to life. Guests will also be able to enjoy a wide range of delicious food and drinks at the village!

Set in a beautiful woodland, this nighttime trail experience has been created by award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators.

We also spend a lot of this episode talking about Pygmy Puffs and a how they overwhelmed some of of the trail.

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In this episode we discuss what it's like going to Disney World with a baby. We talk everything from what kind of things you can do, where the baby care centers are, and what to do with there's a diaper emergency.

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In this episode we discuss our time at Epcot for Food & Wine Festival 2022 plus other things we loved. We finally got to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. We also ate far less than expected and had a magical experience on Remy's Ratatouille adventure. Thanks, Logan.

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